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Midwifery education in Bangladesh: An in-depth analysis through a systematic review
Women and Birth, Vol.37(5), pp.1-10
2024
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Abstract
Background
While midwifery education in Bangladesh has expanded since its establishment in 2013, there is little information available about the quality of education. The aim of this project was to analyse the literature related to midwifery education in Bangladesh in reference to the Global Standards for Midwifery Education.
Methods
A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science and Scopus databases. A search using keywords was conducted in January 2024. Abstracts were screened against inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and grouped into the Global Standards for Midwifery Education for analytical purposes.
Results
A total of 14 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the study. There was a combination of quantitative (n = 1), qualitative (n = 8) and mixed method studies (n = 5). Key themes included a lack of professional recognition, limited learning and economic resources and sociocultural barriers for students. The implementation of an accreditation tool, upskilling of educators and an improved comprehensive curriculum were found to have positive impacts. This review highlights the progress in midwifery education in Bangladesh in the last decade as there is advancement towards enhancing educator knowledge and programme quality assessment. Some challenges remain such as the limited autonomy and professional acknowledgement, inadequate educational resources, poor financial support, as well as social and cultural barriers.
Conclusion
Interventions designed to address these issues are needed to enhance midwifery education in Bangladesh, with a long-term view of contributing to improvements in maternal and neonatal health.
Details
- Title
- Midwifery education in Bangladesh: An in-depth analysis through a systematic review
- Authors
- Ryan Fraser (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of HealthTerri Downer - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - MidwiferyFlorin Oprescu - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Public Health
- Publication details
- Women and Birth, Vol.37(5), pp.1-10
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Date published
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.wombi.2024.101661
- ISSN
- 1878-1799; 1871-5192
- Copyright note
- © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Australian College of Midwives. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
- Organisation Unit
- Engage Research Lab; School of Health - Midwifery; School of Health - Public Health
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991050795802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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